2/25 Announcements

Trivia Question for today: What is the organization that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. founded?

 

Remote Learners: Monday, March 15th is the first day of 4th quarter if you plan to start in-person learning.

 

Attention: 8th Grade Remote Learners: Please email your weight and height for your cap and gown, and the correct spelling of your name that you would like to show on your promotion certificate to Mrs. Tammy Nuernberger as soon as possible.

 8th Graders and Seniors Cap and Gown cost are $30.00. Make checks out to Balfour.

 April 22nd Juniors will be testing at SCC.

April 29th Sophomores will be testing at SCC.

 

SIUC will be here to visit with juniors and seniors today Thursday, February 25th.

 

SENIORS Check your Email Daily- Mr. Hight

 

Seniors: The guidance has many scholarships:

 Illinois Sheriff Association

Rotary Foundation Scholarship

Buffalo Soldiers Scholarship

SIU Credit Union Scholarship

Mediacom Scholarship

NAACP Scholarship

and more…

                       

Senior Shirts are $5.00 it is due ASAP! T-Shirts are in and you need to pick them up in Guidance!

 

Seniors- Shawnee Community College Scholarship opportunities are online. If you have questions contact guidance. The deadline is Monday, March 1st.

 

Seniors create your FSAID. This is a graduation requirement that must be met. After you have created it please print and turn it into the Guidance Department.

 

Students we are enforcing the school dress code. 

 

Juniors will be taking the SAT April 13th, 2021.

Juniors and seniors if you want to practice for taking the SAT go to khanacademy.com for study guides.

April 14th freshman will take PSAT 8/9

April 15th sophomores will be taking the PSAT 10

 

Activities: 

21st Century Enrichment in various rooms in both buildings

HS Girls vs Century in HS Gym tip-off at 5 p.m.

HS Boys vs Century in HS Gym @ Approx. 5:15 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball- No Practice

MS Girls Basketball in HS Gym 2-3:30 p.m.

MS Volleyball @ Lick Creek bus leaves MH 4:10 p.m.

HS Volleyball in Elem Gym 4-6 p.m.